Karen Miller Wright, 66, of Morganton, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1959 to Patricia Reese Campbell and the late James F. Miller. Karen was a faithful member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She loved the beach, the mountains and shopping with her daughter. She loved her granddaughters who were her passion and the apples of her eyes. Karen was the best daughter, wife, mom and Nanny to her granddaughters.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Ann Miller; step-brother, Robert Crawley.
Karen is survived by her husband of 50 years, Tom Wright; daughter, Kim Lyle (Scott); son, Jeremy Wright (Kristen); granddaughters, Brynlee, Maddie and Emma; mother, Patsy Reese Campbell (Bob); siblings, Terri Waters and Myron Campbell; a number of nieces, nephews and extended family; sister-in-law, Catherine “Cathy” Frank; brother-in-law, David Wright.
The family will receive friends from 2pm to 3pm Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. The service will begin at 3pm in the church with Dr. Bradley Johnson and Rev. Rocky Reese officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Karen was the most beautiful person. What a blessing she was to so many people. You will be missed sweet friend.
Karen was sure loved .. her place in our choir want be filled just like the emptiness you’ll feel .. praying for the hard days and night ahead .. may God give you comfort in knowing you will see her again and hold his arms tight around each of you .. she was always ready to get to spoil her Grandgirls! We always told each other in choir what we done that day to spoil … and she would always tell me .. we Don’t tell Mom and Daddy everything ! Heaven just got sweeter ! We are praying for each of you .. Diane Steve Rhodes
We are so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. She was a very kind and sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your loss. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I feel so privileged to have known Karen and her precious family. She was a bright and shining example of a true Christian and always had a cheerful and loving spirit. My heart goes out to her family in this time of sorrow but I know beyond a shadow of doubt we shall reunite with her one glorious day and rejoice with her again.
Tom and family. So sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. We all know of Karen’s deep faith in the Lord and her love for family, especially Tom and those grandchildren. We will certainly miss her presence, but take solace in knowing she is not suffering pain and health issues, but is whole in body and soul. Sorry we are so far away from you at this time. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Ray and Norine, Dawn and Emma
Oh sweet Karen, you sure will be missed this side of Heaven even though we find comfort in knowing you’re with your Savior in Heaven. My prayers are going up for Karen’s family and for all of us who knew her. I am so sorry for your loss. 💔🙏🏼 She was such a sweet Christian lady and a great friend to work with.
Karen was one of the sweetest people I have ever known.